Doctorate (PhD) Degree Salary

Updated: 19 May 2012
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AU$0AU$170KAU$340K
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAU$52,711 - AU$81,947  
  
Lecturer / SpeakerAU$36,000 - AU$101,500  
Professor, Postsecondary / Higher EducationAU$58,190 - AU$168,000  
Research ScientistAU$51,188 - AU$78,034  
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)AU$99,951 - AU$329,269  
Clinical PsychologistAU$40,547 - AU$123,291  
Sr. GeologistAU$60,402 - AU$185,114  
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Country: Australia | Currency: AUD | Updated: 19 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 568
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Doctorate (PhD) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

Monash UniversityAU$58,175 - AU$185,062
University of SydneyAU$45,000 - AU$130,000
University of New South Wales (UNSW)AU$52,500 - AU$150,000
University of MelbourneAU$44,818 - AU$110,738
University of QueenslandAU$40,547 - AU$191,953
Popular Companies

Salary Range

Monash UniversityAU$65,739 - AU$86,000
La Trobe UniversityNot enough data
BHP BillitonNot enough data
Macquarie UniversityNot enough data
NovartisNot enough data
Popular Cities

Salary Range

Sydney, New South WalesAU$53,592 - AU$155,244
Melbourne, VictoriaAU$55,657 - AU$150,011
Brisbane, QueenslandAU$47,586 - AU$144,766
Perth, Western AustraliaAU$55,266 - AU$156,872
Adelaide, South AustraliaAU$48,926 - AU$132,482
Gender
Female
34%
female alumni
 
Male
66%
male alumni
Salary:AU$60,243 - AU$97,562 AU$70,728 - AU$122,836

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